Bark Camp

Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky

Bark Camp is a hiking trail in Whitley County, Kentucky. It is within Daniel Boone National Forest. It is 2.3 miles long and begins at 917 feet altitude. Traveling the entire trail is 4.7 miles with a total elevation gain of 1,005 feet.

Bark Camp

4Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky

Bark Camp is a hiking trail in Whitley County, Kentucky. It is within Daniel Boone National Forest. It is 2.3 miles long and begins at 917 feet altitude. Traveling the entire trail is 4.7 miles with a total elevation gain of 1,005 feet.

Bark Camp is a hiking trail in Whitley County, Kentucky. It is within Daniel Boone National Forest. It is 2.3 miles long and begins at 917 feet altitude. Traveling the entire trail is 4.7 miles with a total elevation gain of 1,005 feet. This trail connects with the following: Flood Route for Sheltowee Trace and Sheltowee Trace.

"Bark Camp Creek is one of the most scenic watersheds in Kentucky. There is no single feature that stands out, rather it has a constant evolving beauty that will leave you satisfied every challenging step of the way. This trek follows Bark Camp downstream, sometimes in wooded flats, sometimes below cliff lines, and other times atop bluffs overlooking the flowing water below. The lower portion of the creek has many sliding cascades and tiered falls, collectively known as the Bark Camp Creek Cascades. The Trace crosses Bark Camp Creek and enters the Cumberland River Gorge, where wildflowers grow rampant in spring, to reach Bark Camp Creek shelter, one of only three trail shelters along the entire 282-mile Sheltowee Trace. On the walk back, you are sure to see something you missed on the way down. Be apprised that this hike has lots of ups and downs, though they are never overly steep or long. Outstanding Features: Rock shelters, Bark Camp Creek Cascades, swimming hole, wildflowers, and trail shelter" Read more

It was one of the most scenic trails the wife and I have hiked in Kentucky. The 5 plus round trip miles are loaded with waterfalls, rock formations, couple of rivers, and greenery. It bordered on a primeval hike from beginning to end. It was clearly marked and fairly easy to hike.